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Fish Oil

Why are Omega 3s Important?

Have you ever wondered why are Omega 3s Important? Omega 3’s are essential fatty acids that our body needs to produce healthy and normal cells. They are the building blocks necessary to make brain tissue, nerve cells, and blood vessels.  Without them, our bodies do the best they can with lesser quality building blocks. They …

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Omega 3s & Pain

By now, you may have heard about supplementing Omegas 3s. But do we really understand why they are so important, how they can help reduce our pain levels, and WHY we need to supplement?Pain is a signal from our body telling us there’s something happening. Usually, during chronic pain, we have an overproduction of proinflammatory …

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Omega 3s & Pain

Fish Oil (Omega 3’s)

How to know you are getting the best \   Let’s say that we have two different (brands) of fish oil sitting side-by-side. Each bottle has 1,000 mg capsules. Are the capsules the same? The answer is NO.  Here’s why: With regards to Omega-3 there are HUGE differences with regards to sources, quality, and quantity. …

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Health Challenge Day 21: Omega 3 Rich Foods

Omega 3’s are anti-inflammatory to our bodies and are the required building blocks for a healthy brain and nervous system. The normal ratio ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 (which is pro-inflammatory) should be 1:2. The average American has a ratio of 1:24!!!! No wonder everyone has aches and pains all over and can’t think straight, we’re inflamed because of our food. 

So what can we do about it? In order to get the recommended dosage

The Thyroid

Your Questions Answered   Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month we thought we would talk about your thyroid’s roll in your body, what happens when it isn’t working correctly, and what you can do to support your thyroid’s function, including Neuro-Structural chiropractic care . Still have questions? Contact our practice in Santa Clara, CA to …

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Reduce Inflammation & Sunburn

Do you know the easiest way to reduce systemic (whole body) inflammation, reduce burning from the sun, maintain healthier skin, build a healthier nervous system, and improve digestion? Get more Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. Yes, it’s that simple! The most abundant sources of Omega 3’s comes from wild fatty fish like salmon, sardines, …

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Omega-3 Oil: What You Must Know

Let’s say that we have two different (brands) of fish oil sitting side-by-side. Each bottle has 1,000 mg capsules. Are the capsules the same? The answer is NO. Here’s why: With regards to Omega-3 there are HUGE differences with regards to sources, quality, and quantity. The best source of Omega-3 oil is from cold salt-water …

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Good Fats, Bad Fats?

We have all heard by now that fat can be good for you and it’s not always the enemy it was portrayed to be. Starting from the 1950’s with the “fat free” movement, foods were stripped of fat and replaced with high amounts of sugar. However, fat is actually essential to our health in a …

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